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Title: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Dry Creek on November 16, 2012, 09:21:00 AM

We are headed up to DC for Thanksgiving week. Is there any good or must see trad shops along I-81?
Thanks
Craig

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Tom Leemans on November 16, 2012, 09:46:00 AM

When I go on trips and take the GPS, I look up all archery shops along the route.

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Marc B. on November 16, 2012, 09:54:00 AM

There is really nothing in southwest VA (between Bristol and Roanoke) as far as a trad shop that I know of. Exit 7 in Bristol is good place to stop and eat, there is about anything you want there.

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Dry Creek on November 16, 2012, 11:54:00 AM

Marc thanks for the input

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Marc B. on November 16, 2012, 12:16:00 PM

No problem, travel safe!

FYI Roanoke does have a Gander Mountain right on 81 and Sportsman's Warehouse right off 581. They have both carried a few trad bows in the past.

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: threeunder on November 16, 2012, 12:21:00 PM

Sportsman's Warehouse has a few more than Gander.  But really not a good selection.

There's a shop off of Exit 114 that occasionally has a couple.  It is called Whitetail Outfitters.

Lots of outdoors shops in the area, but none specialize in trad.

Good overall archery shop is also at Exit 17  it is called Mahoney's.  But just no trad bows.

Also, like Marc said,  lots of stuff at Exit 7.  There is a Sportsman's Liquidators there that sometimes has some good prices on clothing/blinds (especially if you're a big guy).

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Jack Guard on November 16, 2012, 06:19:00 PM

I dont know of any but there is a Bass Pro and a Smoky Mt Knife works in Sevierville, TN .

The Smoky Mt Knife works is unreal.   Well worth a rest stop.

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: jimbowhntr on November 16, 2012, 06:25:00 PM

Their is a shop with an indoor range at exit 67 between kingsport and bristol. They handle quite a bit of traditional equipment, and are great people to deal with. April and Gary Mumpower,Both traditional shooters. Kris Kustom Archery is the name

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Marc B. on November 16, 2012, 06:33:00 PM

Jim,
That's good to know the next time I head down that way.

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Dry Creek on November 16, 2012, 07:09:00 PM

Jack I agree the Smokey Mt Knife shop is awesome, love that place.

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: jimbowhntr on November 16, 2012, 07:10:00 PM

Hey Marc,they take pretty good care of me. Just being a couple miles from the house helps...!   How is the new nephew?

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Reaper TN on November 16, 2012, 07:23:00 PM

jimbowhntr....I live in the Elizabethton/JC area and never heard of Kris Kustom Archery, are they a new shop? I'll have to look them up.

X3 Smokey Mtn Knife Works! Definitely worth a stop to check out.

Title: Re: Trad shops along I-81
Post by: Marc B. on November 16, 2012, 08:38:00 PM

Jim,
He is doing fine. Brian told him he will be hanging stands for us in a few years    :bigsmyl:
I got a granddaughter the week before Hunter was born. I see a bunch of youth bows in the near future!